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comed a visit from Dr. Udall of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, who brought
with him a few medical students as part of their undergraduate training.
Excellent co-operation has continued between therapists, nursing
and teaching staff, while the Headmaster, Mr. Causton showed great forbearance
in fitting in with temporary alterations to the schedule of school
medical examinations.
During 1968 there were 12 admissions and 21 discharges, recommendations
for admissions being received from the following sources:—
Other Authorities 6
School Medical Officer 5
Hospital 1
Total 12
The diagnoses of admissions were as follows:—
Cerebral Palsy 3
Hydrocephalus 1
Malnutrition 1
Muscular Dystrophy 1
Neurofibromatosis 1
Perthe's Disease 1
Spina Bifida 3
Still's Disease 1
Total 12
Cerebral
Palsy Unit
Mr. H.B. Lee, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon submits the following
report of the work undertaken at the Cerebral Palsy Unit: —
The work of the Cerebral Palsy Unit has gone on satisfactorily, and
the arrival of a second physiotherapist, Miss Barton, who has great experience
in this kind of work, has made it possible for more adequate
treatment to be given to the seriously handicapped cases, who have
made progress accordingly.
Appreciation is again due to all the members of the staff, who work
together efficiently and harmoniously for the benefit of the children.
Child Guidance
Clinic
Dr. L.P. Gurassa, Consultant Psychiatrist of the Redbridge Child
Guidance Clinic submits the following report of the work undertaken